Saturday, September 17, 2011

UOG's 24th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference




PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING LITERACY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND THE CONTENT AREAS





Saturday, November 5, 2011




Sponsored by:



University of Guam


College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


School of Education


International Reading Association, Guam Council


Guam Department of Education


Guam Marriott Resort and Spa














Welcome to the 24th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference (LAC) website! The LAC is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and enrichment in literacy.




Featured Keynote Speaker:


Dr. Margaruite Smith, McGraw Hill


Dr. Smith's speech will focus on content areas and the common core curriculum standards.




Featured Guest Speaker:


Troy McVey, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Guam







Download the registration form by clicking on the link above. If you are interested in presenting or attending, it is important that you return the forms with your check/payment immediately. We have a limit of 300 participants. Last year, many were turned away because we reached capacity before the registration deadline. Don't let this weekend go without signing up. We look forward to seeing you there!






You can also earn two (2) ED894 graduate credits/CEUs. You must register for the conference before you register for the graduate credits at the Professional International Programs, 2nd floor, MARC/Computer Center/PIP Building, Room #217. For more information, call 735-2601 or fax 734-1233. You can also e-mail the Instructor, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, at mnrivera1@yahoo.com or call 735-2440.





Contact LAC Committee Chairpersons:


Dr. Clarisa Quan: risaquan@yahoo.com


Dr. Catherine Stoicovy: stoicovy@guam.net


Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera: mnrivera1@yahoo.com



Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba: santosbamba@yahoo.com



Dr. Hyun Jong Hahm: hahm2909@gmail.com





Administrative Coordinator:


Debbie Respicio: drespicio@uguam.uog.edu